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Treasurys Surge as Stocks
Provide Little Competition

NEW YORK -- The bond bulls look nearly unstoppable as events ranging from continuing selling in stocks to signs of economic weakness continue to drive a rally in Treasurys.

Treasury prices rose sharply again Friday, the fifth straight day of gains. The yield of the benchmark 10-year note -- which moves inversely to its price -- recorded its lowest close for the year at around 4.8%.